American roots supergroup Appalachian Road Show was named the Instrumental Group of the Year and New Artist of the Year at the 2021 International Bluegrass…
Appalachian Road Show Wins Two IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards
Tag: American folk music
New Album The Village Out West Centers on American Folk Music Scene in the 1960s
The Village Out West: The Lost Tapes of Alan Oakes (Smithsonian Folkways), a collection of never-before-heard live performances by leading American roots music artists of…
Watchhouse Reveals New Song “Beautiful Flowers” on Video
Watchhouse, the new name in American roots music formed by Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz (formerly known as the acclaimed Mandolin Orange) has released a…
Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival Returns in October 2021
After a two-year break, the 17th Annual Fall Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance will take place on October 7-10, 2021. This will…
Artist Profiles: Aaron Burdett
Aaron Burdett grew up in Saluda, a small town in western North Carolina. As a child, Aaron discovered folk and rock artists John Hiatt, Bob…
Artist Profiles: Acoustic Syndicate
North Carolina band Acoustic Syndicate has been making a unique mix of bluegrass instruments, rock sensibilities, and conscious songwriting since 1992. Their style is sometimes…
Michael McDonald, Willie Nelson and David Hidalgo Support Farmworkers with “Dreams of the San Joaquin”
Three iconic American singers, Michael McDonald (Doobie Brothers, Steely Dan), Willie Nelson and David Hidalgo (Los Lobos) have teamed up to perform the song “Dreams…
Ethnomusicology Documentary Available: Musicians in America during the Covid-19 Pandemic
The Society for Ethnomusicology (SEM) has announced the launch of a new website: Musicians in America during the Covid-19 Pandemic. Thanks to the award of…
Artist Profiles: Jon Stickley Trio
Jon Stickley Trio is a genre-defying and cinematic instrumental group based in Asheville, North Carolina. The trio incorporates deep grooves, innovative flatpicking guitar, and spacey…
Acclaimed Songwriter John Prine Wins Two Grammy Awards
John Prine’s last recorded song, “I Remember Everything,” won Best American Roots Song and Best American Roots Performance at the 63rd GRAMMY Awards. Written by…